Olivier Bode

Olivier Bode

β€œMany lives. One journey.”

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Olive Tree
1974

πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Athlete (1980–1994)

Discipline, resilience, teamwork β€” shaped by early years in football. From pupils to reserve team at RSCA.

πŸŽ“ Bioengineer (1993–1998)

Agronomic engineering at ULB. Thesis combining satellite remote sensing and fieldwork in Central Africa.

πŸ”§ Mechanics (1996–1997)

Hands-on training in engine mechanics and bodywork. A practical foundation rooted in real machines.

πŸŽ“ MBA (1998–1999)

MBA in Intercultural Management (ICHEC/ESCP-EAP). First deep connection with Latin America.

πŸš€ Entrepreneur – Chile (1999–2011)

Created and managed GreenTech ventures in agriculture. 1100+ ha of irrigation, innovation grants, and social impact.

πŸŽ“ MSc & PhD (2011–2016)

MSc at Imperial College London β€” thesis on potato supply chain for McDonald’s Europe πŸ₯” β†’ Stonehouse Prize. PhD on climate risk for agriculture.

πŸ“Š RMS & Amarhus (2016–2020)

RMS: climate risk modeling for Brazil, India, China. Founded Amarhus (climate SaaS for agriculture) β€” blocked by COVID.

πŸ›οΈ NEEMO + EIT Food (2020–2023)

Coordinator (LIFE Programme), then Domain Lead Sustainable Agriculture. EU inefficiency β€” too much public money, too little impact.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Culinary Arts (2023–present)

Self-taught meets fine dining. Stages at Barge, Coquum, Eat! Brussels. Now chef & F&B manager.